Written by Clarke (emeritus, history and sociology of religion, King's College, U. of London, UK) and an international group of specialists, the entries of this engagingly written encyclopedia
describe the history, impact, and defining ideas of over 300 movements worldwide. The various forms of Buddhism and evangelical Christianity, New Age Movement-related spirituality, Wicca, the
Muslim Brotherhood, Nipponzan Myohoji, and the Ra禱lian Church are some of the religions described. Longer entries are included for broader topics, including African charismatic churches,
anti-cult movement, Baha'i, Buddhism in the West, charismatic movements, gender and new religious movements, liberation theology, and the new Christian right. Separate entries are included on
the literature on new religious movements available in various languages. Each entry is signed and includes a list of further reading. This is a paperback reprint of a book first published in
2006. Annotation 穢2010 Book News, Inc., Portland, OR (booknews.com)